In a snake infested region, wearing denim jeans may offer protection against bites of snakes and other animals.
Shelton Herbert of Loma Linda University and William Hayes, argue that a sturdy pair of denim could help to prevent the damage inflicted by such attacks.
Snakebite Risk can be Reduced by Prevention
Taking precautions against snakebites can be the best way to reduce the resultant risk, a researcher from Oxford University has said.
Taking precautions against snakebites can be the best way to reduce the resultant risk, a researcher from Oxford University has said.
Herbert and Hayes believe the "denim interfered with venom delivery, including the high proportion of dry bites for denim-covered gloves and the large quantity of venom spilled harmlessly on the denim cover. Large rattlesnakes struck more readily, maintained longer fang contact during the bite, and delivered 26 to 41 times more venom into gloves than small snakes."
They conclude that "denim clothing proved effective at reducing venom injection by both small and large rattlesnakes. Wearing long denim pants as an alternative to shorts may provide a simple, low-cost means of reducing the severity of snakebites."
Malaria, Snakebites Threaten Border Forces in Tripura
Malaria and snakebites pose a bigger threat than insurgents and smugglers to the Border Security Force (BSF) troopers posted along Tripura's border with Bangladesh.
Malaria and snakebites pose a bigger threat than insurgents and smugglers to the Border Security Force (BSF) troopers posted along Tripura's border with Bangladesh.
Source-ANI
SAV
Chinese Herb Used for Treating Snakebite may Harbour Cure for HIV
Scientists from Australia, Europe and the US have found that a Chinese herb, which has been used to treat snakebites and boils for centuries, has the potential to fight HIV/AIDS.
Scientists from Australia, Europe and the US have found that a Chinese herb, which has been used to treat snakebites and boils for centuries, has the potential to fight HIV/AIDS.
Diets Of Posionous Sankes Impact The Potency Of Venom
A study has revealed what a snake eats affects the strength of its venom, suggesting that anti-venom can be developed specific to a certain snake's location or diet.
A study has revealed what a snake eats affects the strength of its venom, suggesting that anti-venom can be developed specific to a certain snake's location or diet.
